Over at the blog Make it Easy Crafts there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plain pair of shoes into to floral covered shoes by decoupaging floral paper napkins.
Tutorial: Flat fell seam
Steph from Cake Patterns and Three Hours Past shares a visual reference for making a flat felled seam on denim. She a flat felled seam to attach a yoke to her Hummingbird Skirt. Go to her flat fell seam … Read More...
Tutorial: Sailor skirt
Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make a sailor skirt. She shows how to draft the pattern using a basic A-line skirt pattern as the starting … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap busting fabric postcards
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how to use your ittiest fabrics scraps to make pretty postcards you can send in the mail. You can get the cardboard for the bases from your recycle bin. Get the tute on her … Read More...
And the Genius Platform System Goes to….
……Leslie!! Congrats! Please respond to the e-mail I sent you and I’ll get your Lifestyle Crafts Genius Platform system out to you.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
Tutorial: Portable felt board playset
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this portable kitty cat felt board playset using a panel print. The little felt book has carrying handles and a pocket on the back to hold the pieces. I’m loving the kitty cat print … Read More...
Embroidered Suitcase
I love this project from the Craft and Creativity blog. It sounds like it was quite time consuming, so if you want to attempt a similar project you may want to start with something smaller, but look at what a … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint an oversized gingham design on fabric
Do you see the red jumbo gingham fabric in these summertime outdoor decorations? It’s in the table runner, bunting, and wreath. Jen from Tatertots and Jello painted that design on a length of plain white fabric, using painter’s tape to … Read More...
Trending: Cupcake Toppers with 6 Different Materials.
You know why I love cupcake toppers? Because you can use just about anything to make them, you can personalize or cater them to your theme, usually, you can make them ahead of time to just pop in the cupcakes … Read More...
Technique: Paper Piecing with Stamps
I love to do paper piecing with my stamps. I have tons of pattern papers with tiny prints just for this technique. It gives such a great look to your cards and is perfect for those who don’t like to … Read More...
Project: Africa Safari Card
Cathy over at The Bright Side of Life will take you on a Safari with this gorgeous giraffe card. I love the fantastic sunset background!
-Heather
Freebie & Tutorial | Triangle Gift Boxes | Father’s Day
If you have a small gift to give this Father’s Day, these DIY triangle gift boxes might be just the thing! Click here to get the free printable & tutorial from Lines Across
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | DIY Mason Jar Button Tags
Mason jars are hot right now, and these mason jar button cards by Kelly at Live Laugh Rowe are perfect! She shows you how to make your own and includes a free printable sheet of mason jars. Thanks … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Father’s Day Card & Gift Tag
Is he the best Dad ever? Seriously? Then download this free Father’s Day card and gift tag set from Elegance & Enchantment. The set comes in a PDF format, with two colours for the gift tag. Click here to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric gift bags
Lisa Tilse of The Red Thread did a guest post at Decor 8 sharing how to make these adorable fabric gift bags. Perfect for using up scraps from sewing or quilting projects, get the tutorial.
Image credit: Decor 8
Free pattern: Double Cross
I saw this and immediately thought of the quilts of Gee’s Bend. It’s Double Cross by Pam Rocco. Download it while you can at Quilter’s Newsletter.com.
Via Lisa Redmond
Fabric swatch: Out of this world
While kicking around online I found this fun fabric, Space Explorers by Nancy Wolf for Kokka. Out of this world, you can get some at Pink Chalk Fabrics,while supplies last.
Image credit: Pink Chalk Fabrics
Paris in a Tin – Free Printable
Made by Joel. com Paris in a tin Printable . I don’t think you have to be a child for this one. I can already imagine having a moment to myself where I just need to open my tin and … Read More...
A Garland for All Occasions pictorial tutorial
Rebekah created her blog “twinkle and twine” as a way to document her creative endeavors while also providing inspiration and ideas for others. She shows you step-by-step how to create wonderful large felt letters; make one or a banner for … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute half apron for kids and grown-ups
Katrina from Kayla’s Kloset shows how to make her 20-Minute Half Apron with Pockets. She includes cutting dimensions to make one in an adult size and in a little kid size. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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